The Festivities

I hope everyone who celebrated Christmas had a magnificent festive season!! I hope your loved ones brought a smile to your faces and you were spoilt with many moments of happiness. I know that for me, this year was a big one, with lots of ups and downs but it was absolutely lovely ending it on such a positive note.

My favourite part of Christmas is the people I get to spend it with, but a little bonus is the gifts! I am so incredibly grateful for what I’ve received and it is around this time of the year where I take the opportunity to just sit down and appreciate how lucky I am, because it was just by chance that I was born into the country and circumstance I am in. That’s why I also tried to do as much giving back as possible this year!

So here are the gifts that I could capture!

Next one....

IT'S POPPY LISSIMAN!! (I've craved this bag for as long as I can remember)

And to bring out my wanderess side...

Copyright: Lara Richardson

When in Copenhagen

On the 26th of June, I landed in Copenhagen, full of excitement. The thrill of being in unknown territory was rushing through me as the sun set, even though it was nearing midnight. And as we drove to my temporary home, I had no idea I would fall so deeply in love with this city.

I was staying in the heart of the city, in streets speckled with cute café’s and designer stores, just a short walk away from Nyhavn. The closeness made it a simple task to settle in and get to know the people of this gorgeous country, and I soon found out that they were indeed the happiest people in the world (it's now fact).

The colours of Copenhagen blew me away, with bold oranges and yellows becoming my new favourite sight, and through my lens everything about the city looked as picturesque as it did with the naked eye.

The cool air (that my Aussie heart was very unprepared for) led me to do a lot of layering, and borrowing! High neck ribbed tops under vintage t-shirts, tucked into denim jeans all tied together with a nice belt was my go-to outfit, thrown together by a couple of generous friends! 

The minimalistic nature of the city contrasted with little traditional or classic elements. We would be walking through main streets and then we’d take a turn and end up in a cobblestone courtyard, surrounded by a timeline of Copenhagen’s architectural history. I am left constantly thinking of these backstreets I explored, finding gems of the past in between modern architecture. 

Quiet moments were enjoyed by the water, in the Royal Danish Library, flicking through pages of words I couldn't quite recognise. The timeless elegance of the castles let my mind wander, and I thank the peaceful essence of this time for drawing me away from my thoughts now.

Du har rørt mit hjerte - Copenhagen, you have indeed touched my heart and my mind in ways I deeply thank you for and you were the most wonderful beginning to my life-changing trip.

Splendour Recap

Splendour in the Grass 2017 was simply incredible. With an amazing line-up, great food and an unimaginably vibrant vibe. I spent three days in the Byron hinterlands exploring passions and growing as a person, along with listening to my favourite musicians perform their hearts out. It’s hard to even start to capture the essence of such a wonderful festival, but hopefully these little snippets of pure happiness can transport you to the precious hours between the 21st and 23rd of July.

NUMBER ONE : THE MUSIC

Live music is phenomenal. There is nowhere else in the world that I feel as comfortable as I do whilst in the crowd of a concert. Lucky for me, I spent these three days listening to 10+ artists a day, taking in every second. I’ve tried to nail down my favourite Splendour tracks into a little playlist, where each song is now treasurable to me, as it holds a very unique memory. Enjoy!

NUMBER TWO : THE FASHION

DAY 1:

Tie Up Top: Her Pony Shop

Flare Jeans: Princess Highway

Star Bodysuit: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Docs

DAY 2:

Holographic Bodysuit: Glebe Markets One-off

Skirt: One Way

Coat: Attik

Shoes: Docs

DAY 3:

Playsuit: Nine Lives Bazaar

Star Choker: Trash Vintage Byron

Shoes: Docs

NUMBER THREE : BYRON

Enjoying delicious breakfasts and exploring the streets was a lovely start to the mornings, before heading off into the hills. Indulging in anything from avo smashes to chocolate and coffee macarons at 10 in the morning (thanks Byron Fresh for that one!) The sun was out and so were the people of Byron, with high spirits, the little town was buzzing with excitement. I visited some gorgeous cafes, like Mokha, where I enjoyed INCREDIBLE pumpkin bread and delicious pancakes. Along with Sunday Sustainable Bakery, handing out free love and the legendary Byron Fresh with wonderful fritters, brekkie rolls and photos below!

Thank you Byron, you were amazing.